Announcement of Infectious Diseases to Watch for Tokyo Olympics / Para January 23, 4:35 at Infectious Diseases Society of Japan
In preparation for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the Japan Society for Infectious Diseases will publish a list of infectious diseases to watch out for, and if a new coronavirus that spreads in China and other countries is further confirmed in Japan, an opportunity to attract a large number of people He called for thorough precautionary measures, such as hand washing, as there is a possibility that the situation will spread.
The Japan Society for Infectious Diseases and others held a press conference in Tokyo on the 22nd, and before the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, published a list of infectious diseases that should be watched as many people gather in the same place for a certain period of time.
The list includes eight types of infectious diseases, such as measles and influenza, which are highly infectious and cause major epidemics, and "invasive meningococcal infections," which are rare in Japan. Games officials are encouraged to consider vaccinations in advance. "
In addition, as for the new coronavirus that spreads in China, if it is confirmed further in Japan, like a general coronavirus that causes colds, it will fly by coughing and sneezing at the opportunity for a large number of people to gather. He called for thorough measures to prevent infection, such as hand-washing, as it could spread.
Kazuhiro Tateda, President of the Japanese Society for Infectious Diseases, said, "Because the world's people gather at the Olympics, it is important to take proper measures against infectious diseases. We would like to promote this on our website, etc." You.